Mechanical Fitter

Our client is looking for experienced Mechanical Fitters (Minimum level 2 NVQ). The role is workshop based in Crewe. This is a long term, on-going contract. Please note pay rates are dependent on experience and whether PAYE or Umbrella for all Mechanical Fitters. Hourly pay rate: DAYS: £17.55 PAYE / £22.22 Umbrella MORNINGS: £18.95 PAYE / £24.05 Umbrella AFTERS: £20.35 PAYE / £25.87 Umbrella Shifts: Mon-Fri 8am 4.30pm Likely to go to Mornings and Afternoons in the next few months. Hours per week: 37 Industries considered: Rolling Stock, Automotive, Marine, Plant and Aviation Company Summary: A global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance. Position Summary - Mechanical Fitter. Based within the Rolling Stock industry (Trains) we are currently recruiting for Mechanical Engineers to operate out of a Rolling stock depot based in Crewe, to carry out the Mechanical Overhaul of Rail Bogies. Candidates will be required to carry out the following duties: * Bogie overhaul, damage repair and engineering * Wheel set overhaul, repair and analysis * Bogie chassis, damage repair and clean * Bogie and gearbox engineering / repair * Wheel exchange on wheel sets * Bearing, axle and wheel mounting * Components and sub-assemblies overhaul repair and analysis * Re-engineering and production of spare parts To undertake all types of Mechanical, repair and replace on Rolling Stock to ensure that we provide our customer with a reliable, safe and defect free train. #rollingstock #fitter #mechanical Person Profile/Experience: You will be a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative. You will possess excellent communication & interpersonal skills. You will need extensive all-round knowledge of Mechanical Engineering You will ideally have knowledge of modern rolling stock systems, You will ideally have experience of Train depot operations. Qualifications: Candidates would preferably be time served and apprentice trained with the relevant mechanical papers. A minimum of a NVQ level 2 in a Mechanical discipline is a requirement. We will also consider candidates with good level experience rather than traditional qualifications. Those candidates that maybe aren’t classically trained would be put through some training courses but they would be on a lower rate of £14.67 Paye / £18.25 Umbrella for the first 4 weeks PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION. Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise. Please send your CV in the first instance or call Steve Nixon @ Ambitek Recruitment